Funders / Iowa

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Iowa

113 foundations have made 2,426 grants to museums and historical organizations in Iowa, with a median grant of $9,750. At least 50 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

113

Funders

2,426

Grants

$9,750

Median grant

489

Organizations in category

  1. Quad Cities Cultural & Educational Supporting Charitable Trust — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $286,519, largest $352,342. That is 36% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc — 44 grants to 12 organizations, median $94,650, largest $510,000. That is 14% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Humanities Iowa — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 23% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. First Security Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 30% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  5. TUW Robert L & Ruth E Wiese — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $3,031, largest $3,445. That is 18% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. The Coons Foundation — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,000, largest $27,000. That is 14% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Windsor Charitable Foundation — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $30,000. That is 18% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Henry G & Norma Peterson Charitable Tr — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $7,500. That is 15% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,000, largest $3,000. That is 10% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  10. Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn — 534 grants to 45 organizations, median $5,000, largest $500,000. That is 4% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Iowa, out of 113 on record.

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